FC Emmen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Emmen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
- Referee Yorick Weterings
- Referee Jesse Rozendal
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | AFC Ajax | H | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Nov | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to De Oude Meerdijk that hosts another battle between FC Emmen and FC Utrecht.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Justin Hoogma, as he is very good at scoring at De Oude Meerdijk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Morocco international Mimoun Mahi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Emmen and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 22' Assisted by Sander van de Streek with the perfectly-timed delivery and Eljero Elia makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 27' Brilliant from the ! Miguel Araujo makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 27.
- 32' FC Emmen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Emmen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Brilliant from the ! Lucas Bernadou makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 43.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Emmen and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' The 36-year-old Mark van der Maarel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Bart Ramselaar is withdrawn and Adrian Dalmau gets his opportunity.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Joris van Overeem gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Emmen in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 69' It is a substitution in FC Emmen team. Anco Jansen is replaced by Donis Avdijaj on 69 minute.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adrian Dalmau makes it 2-3.
- 76' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Eljero Elia departs to be replaced by Moussa Sylla.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 4
- 23
- 3
-
6
Anco Jansen C ↓ Donis Avdijaj 69'
- 22
-
9
Marko Kolar ↓ Sekou Sidibe 69'
- 24
Bench
-
17
Donis Avdijaj ↑ 69'
- 1
- 32
- 20
- 21
- 7
- 14
- 93
-
25
Sekou Sidibe ↑ 69'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Adrian Dalmau 56'
- 2
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 19
- 32
- 3
-
11
Eljero Elia ↓ Moussa Sylla 76'
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 10
- 16
- 14
- 24
- 28
- 26
- 34
- 40
-
9
Adrian Dalmau ↑ 56'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 76'
- 50
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Ole Romeny | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 1 |
| Jari Vlak | 1 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen or FC Utrecht 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Utrecht
66%
FC Emmen or FC Utrecht
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.